Xiaomi 15 Becomes Official with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Triple 50 MP Leica Cameras, and a Large Battery

The Xiaomi 15 has officially launched in China. It’s among the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, the new flagship SoC from Qualcomm. With it, it aims to deliver top-tier performance in a compact design.

Main Highlights of the Xiaomi 15

One of the standout features of the Xiaomi 15 is the triple-camera setup. At the heart of this system is the main camera. It’s a 50 MP OmniVision sensor with a large 1/1.31-inch format. Xiaomi paired it with a high-quality f/1.62 Summilux lens.

Complementing the main camera of Xiaomi 15 is a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. It’s a Samsung JN1 sensor in a 1/2.76-inch format. With an f/2.2 aperture, this lens is ideal for capturing expansive landscapes or group shots without compromising detail.

The telephoto camera also steps up with a 50 MP Samsung JN5 sensor, a 1/2.76-inch format, and an f/2.0 aperture. It offers 2.6x optical zoom and a macro function, making it versatile for close-up shots and distant subjects alike.

On the front, the Xiaomi 15 has a 6.36-inch AMOLED display. It’s an LTPO panel, meaning the screen can dynamically adjust its refresh rate from as low as 1 Hz up to a fluid 120 Hz. The panel has a peak brightness rating of 3,200 nits, ensuring clear visibility even in direct sunlight. Moreover, there’s support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, bringing enhanced contrast and vibrant color for a cinematic viewing experience.

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Under the hood, the Xiaomi 15 packs the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. This advanced chip is designed to enhance gaming performance while keeping the device’s temperature lower than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, according to Xiaomi.

Despite its compact size, the Xiaomi 15 houses an impressive 5,400 mAh battery. It is 17 percent larger than its predecessor. This substantial battery capacity ensures longer usage times, which is ideal for power users who rely on their smartphones throughout the day. Charging is versatile and fast, with options for 90W wired charging via USB-C or 50W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 15 also supports magnetic charging, similar to Apple’s MagSafe.

Pricing Information

Xiaomi has yet to announce an international release date for the Xiaomi 15. In China, the flagship phone starts at 4,499 yuan (around $630) for the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage model. The top-end variant with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage is priced at 5,499 yuan (approximately $770).

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